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Lindsborg Community Hospital Names New Administrator

Monday, January 13

SALINA, Kan. — Lindsborg Community Hospital (LCH) will officially welcome its new administrator, Mark Rooker near the end of January.Salina Regional Health Center CEO, Joel Phelps shared with the hospital that the new administrator had been selected on Monday.Rooker has had 27 years of... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Announces $2.5 for 25 Campaign

Thursday, January 9

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — 2026 marks a special milestone year for the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF), as it celebrates 25 years of service to McPherson County Communities. Over the years the Foundation has worked with organizations to create... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation to Celebrate 30 Years in 2025

Tuesday, December 31

By the Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Jan. 1, 2025, The Rice County Community Foundation (RCCF) is thrilled to announce that it will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025. This milestone represents three decades of giving, community building, and philanthropic efforts... Read More.

Colony Community Church Fire “Purposely Set” According to Sunday Afternoon Statement from Anderson County Emergency Management Director

Monday, December 30

By Lucky Kidd COLONY, Kan. — More details have been released on Thursday night's fire that destroyed Colony Community Church, which Anderson County Emergency Management Director Mark Locke said in a Sunday afternoon statement was “purposely set.”Locke said the fire was discovered about 7:40 PM... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Grants more than $48K to Reno County Projects

Monday, December 23

By Wendy Skellenger, Hutchinson Community Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At Hutchinson Community Foundation’s UPLIFT 2024, the goals for the evening were to have fun and inspire.And with nearly 80 guests in attendance at the first-annual event on Nov. 12, a live performance from local musician... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases over $34K in December

Thursday, December 19

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for December 2024. This cycle the Foundation released over $34,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community... Read More.

City of McPherson Invites Community to Dispose Real Christmas Trees Dec. 25 to Jan. 15

Wednesday, December 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson community is invited to drop off real Christmas trees for disposal from Dec. 25 to Jan. 15 at the McPherson Water Park parking lot at Lakeside Park. Wayne Burns, City of McPherson Public Lands and Facilities Director shared that the... Read More.

Bethany College, Hutchinson Community College Sign Animation Career Agreement

Tuesday, December 17

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN., DEC. 12, 2024 — Bethany College has announced a groundbreaking 2+2 articulation agreement with Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) that will provide students with a seamless pathway to earn an Associate of Arts in Animation from HutchCC and transfer to Bethany College... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Adult Education Classes in Downtown Great Bend

Monday, December 16

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education is holding orientation days Jan. 6-9 with multiple times available in preparation for its next nine-week session of high school diploma classes, which will start Jan. 13... Read More.

Neosho County Community College Moves Forward with Mih Family Fine Arts Center Project

Wednesday, December 11

By Lucky Kidd CHANUTE, Kan. — Neosho County Community College Board of Trustees members were told Wednesday the college is moving forward with the next steps towards the Mih Family Fine Arts Center project. NCCC President Brian Inbody said contract discussions have begun with DLR... Read More.

Allen Community College Names New President

Wednesday, December 11

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — Dr. Lyvier Leffler has been named the new President of Allen Community College. Dr. Leffler, who brings over two decades of higher education leadership to Allen, is expected to assume the office January 21, 2025. Dr. Leffler was selected... Read More.

Community Partners Announce Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade & Festival

Tuesday, December 3

By Downtown Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Nov. 22, 2024) — Downtown Hutchinson, in a partnership with Ad Astra Radio, Hutch Rec, Hutchinson Zoo, and DCI, invite residents to celebrate the holiday season with the Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade and Festival taking place December 6 &... Read More.